Alef By Julia

part one.
  • The neighboring countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, China, Nepal and Pakistan.
  • The population of India is 1,270,272,105 (1.27 billion)
  • Some important historical events that happened in India are:
  • In 1500 B.C.E Aryans invade India and conquered the Dravidians
  • In 500 B.C.E Buddhism was founded in India by Siddhartha Gautama

part two
  1. 1. The history of Jews reaches back to ancient times.
  2. 2. The second temple in Anjuvannam does not still exist today because it was destructed. The synogogue in Mattancherry is functioning today.
  3. 3. Some significant Jewish events that happened in my country are:
  • In 1025 the destruction of the Samnoth temple occurred
  • In 1398 the invasion of India occurred
  • In 1992 India established full diplomatic ties with Israel

part three
  • Jews in India celebrate Passover following all of the conventional rituals and customs. However there are a few differences in the foods Indians eat at the Seder. Poori Bhaji, Cochini Dosha, Aloo Makalla, and Cochin Coriander (cumin Chicken), which is for passover.



Bet by Marly

part 1:

  • India is in Asia
  • India is near the Arabian Sea, the bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Deccan Plateau


part 2:
  • some Jewish foods in India are Jewish cuisines, Hameen, Koobe, and hot chile
  • Barely any Jews lived in India so there was no mass exodus
  • There are about 33 Synagogues are in India
  • Jews wanted a place to pray so they built a Synagogue
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Directions to make Kobe Beef
For the Dipping Sauce:
Combine wasabi and water to make a paste. Using a blender or a mixing bowl with a whisk Add remaining ingredients except oil and onion, blend until well combined or whisk well. Emulsify in oil by pouring it slowly into the blender while running or mixing bowl while mixing. Stir in onion and set aside.

For the Hibachi Slaw:

Using a mandolin or with a knife, cut the carrots and daikon to a matchstick size. Using your knife, cut red pepper into the same shape as the daikon and carrot. Cut the chives in the same manner. Toss all together with pea sprouts. Season with salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon dipping sauce.

For the Beef:

*Cook's Note: Kobe beef can be difficult to find. It may not be something you can find at your local butcher. If this cannot be found, I suggest using a prime cut of beef. In the restaurant we use a whole Kobe prime rib. This, however requires a lot of butchery. For home use I suggest using the beef tenderloin. You can ask your butcher for a cleaned center cut of the beef tenderloin.

In the restaurant, we serve raw slices of Kobe beef with a hibachi. The customers then cook the beef at the table on a hot stone. For home use, I suggest cutting the beef tenderloin into quarters lengthwise. Season them well with salt and pepper, to taste. Then quickly sear them on all sides in a very hot saute pan with cooking oil. Let the meat rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Then slice across the loin into very thin slices. Enjoy with the Dipping Sauce and Slaw.

PROFESSIONAL RECIPE: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
Recipe courtesy Chef John Calloway at Zengo in Denver

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/kobe-beef-with-dipping-sauce-and-hibachi-slaw-recipe.html?oc=linkback

recipe from the food network

part 3:
  • The core of Jewish population in India is about 5,000 people.
  • Customs may differ
  • Jews in India celebrate Hanukkah in a very unique way as well as a tradition way
  • They sing Jewish songs on these holidays

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Jewish life in India
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I celebrate my Passover in the traditional reformed Jew way. I do a very short service at the table that takes about 20 minutes and everyone takes turns reading. I am supposed to do the four questions, but I don’t really know it that well, so my sister or cousin does it. At the end of the night, my cousins, sister, and I all look for the aficohmen. I also eat the classic Passover fruity citrus candies. It is a nice night.
By Marly


Gimel by Maya

part 1:
  • India is located in southwest Asia
  • India is bounded by by mountains, the Arabian sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean
  • In India, the main language is Hindu
  • The climate ranges from tropical in the south to alpine in the north
  • The nations climate strongly infused by the Himalayas and the Thar desert


part 2:
  • There was no big wave of Jewish immigration in India because most people were Hindu which is a different religon
  • One Jewish place to visit is Paradesi synagogue which is the oldest synagogue in India
  • Boys know no Hebrew but they learn some prayers by rote
  • There are Jewish boy and girl school
  • The boy school has 5 students and the girl students have 6
  • There are very little Hebrew schools in India
  • One of them is Reubs Higher Secondary School

part 3:
video links about Jews in India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ9pZnnHlKs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha91MldHZb4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8easGuA6x70



here are 3 important events that happened in India

1816- Shalome Cohen became the nobleman in Lucknow, a city in India

1920-Khilafat Movement was launched

2005- October 27- K.R. Narayanan a politician and the10th president of India died


I celebrate Passover like many other reform Jews on Long Island. As a tradition, every year I get together with my whole family. At dinner we read the story of Passover and and eat traditional foods such as matzah and gefilta fish. Each year my grandpa hides the afikomen. All the kids including myself search for it and normally I'm the one who finds it. It's a fun Passover for everyone.
By Maya